Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, has filed the necessary paperwork to officially enter the 2024 presidential race. He is expected to announce his candidacy live on Twitter Wednesday night with the site's CEO Elon Musk, and will be fundraising with a cocktail reception to raise $8-$10 million in commitments. DeSantis has been building expectations among Republicans eager to move beyond former President Donald Trump.
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Several civil rights organizations have issued a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed state laws may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community. The advisory was issued in response to several new laws, including a ban on transgender women competing in women's sports, and is intended to rally the Black residents of the state to counter Republican-led policies. The organizations are urging people to be aware of the risks posed by the new laws and to get involved in the fight for civil rights in the state.
Eric Sandow, a 32-year-old man from Florida, was arrested yesterday by Fairfax County Police after being seen trespassing at the Dolley Madison Preschool in McLean, Virginia. Upon searching his vehicle, authorities found two firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, and charged him with felony possession of a firearm on a school property.
House Republicans passed a bill on the debt limit and spending cuts on Wednesday, but talks with the Biden administration are still ongoing and there are many areas of disagreement. The White House has proposed a plan to raise the debt limit and suspend it until the end of July, as well as a $1.7 trillion infrastructure package, both of which have been rejected by the GOP. The deadline for raising the debt limit is August 2nd, and if no agreement is reached, the US could default on its debt for the first time in history.
Alex Murdaugh, a convicted murderer and former personal injury lawyer, has been indicted on 22 financial fraud-related charges in South Carolina, including conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and fraud against the estate of his late housekeeper. If convicted, Murdaugh could face up to 20 years in prison for each count of fraud, and the case is currently under investigation.
On Monday, a 28-year-old woman from Kansas died after falling into a river and being swept into a gorge at Glacier National Park in Montana. Bystanders waded into the creek to pull her out and performed CPR, but she was declared dead at the scene. The park service is investigating the incident and has asked for respect for the woman's family and friends, while reminding visitors to stay on designated trails and be aware of their surroundings.
Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived U.S. president, is in good spirits and spending time with his wife Rosalynn at home three months after entering end-of-life care. The couple is also receiving updates on The Carter Center’s humanitarian work, which they founded after leaving office. Carter is remembered for his commitment to human rights and his efforts to promote peace, and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize.
Celeste Burgess, an 18-year-old woman from Nebraska, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of concealing or abandoning a dead body in relation to a stillborn fetus found buried in a field. Her mother, Jessica Burgess, is accused of illegally helping with the abortion. The case has sparked a debate about abortion in the state of Nebraska, and the outcome of the court ruling could have implications for abortion laws in the state.